Washington Township, Daviess County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Daviess County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Township, Daviess County and Daviess County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Daviess County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 248 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Daviess County compares with Missouri
Daviess County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Daviess County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Daviess County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 251.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 34.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Daviess County sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Daviess County: 22.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Overview
Daviess County has recorded 248 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Washington Township, Daviess County since 2015, this page uses Daviess County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.4% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington since 2015 were spread across roads: I-35 (1), SR-6 (1) and US-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Daviess County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 22.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Daviess County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
| US-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Daviess County) |
|---|---|
| Is 35 | 167 |
| Mo 6 | 33 |
| US-69 | 9 |
| Rt Z | 4 |
| Mo 13 | 3 |
| Mo 190 | 3 |
| Rt Cc | 3 |
| Rt J | 3 |
Washington Township, Daviess County at a glance
| Population | 148 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64636) | $34,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64636) | $112,963 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Daviess County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | -40% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 16 | +58% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 24 | +53% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Daviess County
How many truck accidents are there in Washington Township, Daviess County?
248 truck crashes have been reported in Daviess County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 90 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Washington Township, Daviess County?
The worst month is January: 15.3% of truck crashes in Daviess County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Washington Township, Daviess County?
Since 2015, Daviess County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Washington Township, Daviess County compared with Missouri?
Daviess County records 251.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Washington Township, Daviess County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.